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Despite rejection, housing developer still has eyes on Essex County
Blue Line seeks new location after North Hudson backs away from $23M affordable housing project. Blue Line Development will press ahead with plans for workforce housing in Essex County despite a setback in North Hudson, which has had a change of heart about a proposed apartment complex there. Kevin Kavanaugh,...
Men’s Hockey Sweeps Harvard, Advances to Lake Placid
This story has been updated. After game one of the ECAC quarterfinals saw men’s hockey amass a 4-0 lead, and then slowly watch it deteriorate, head coach Mike Schafer ’86 had one clear message for his team. Play a full 60 minutes. On Saturday, the Red made sure...
Town of Peru's water plant to receive upgrades thanks to DEC grant
PERU, N.Y. — In a bid to address the pressing need for water infrastructure improvements, Peru's water plant, which is connected to Lake Champlain, is set to undergo significant upgrades. The facility, operating for around 40 years, faces challenges due to aging infrastructure and the influx of 5 to...
Another car crashes into Shelburne Post Office
SHELBURNE, Vt. (WCAX) - A car rammed into Shelburne’s post office causing some serious-looking damage. The crash caused the post office to close for the day. We don’t know yet when they will be back open. Maintenance workers were there boarding up the front part of the building.
A Mild Winter in the North Country
This has been an unusually mild winter in parts of the North Country and Adirondacks. In fact, The National Weather Service says this season has been the warmest winter on record, in Saranac Lake, since they’ve been keeping records. We talk with Paul Smith’s College Natural Sciences Professor Curt...
Weather at your School: Vergennes Union Elementary School
VERGENNES, Vt. — On Mar. 15, Vergennes Union Elementary School welcomed "Weather at Your School" with enthusiasm, despite the rainy weather outside. Students arrived in large numbers, proudly displaying their unique and colorful umbrellas and eager to deliver the forecast. After the morning newcast, we made our way into...
How to enjoy the April 8 eclipse in the Adirondacks with minimal environmental impact
April tends to be a quiet season for hikers but this year that’s expected to change given the Adirondack Park is situated within the path of totality for the North American eclipse. “The eclipse will drive people to the park at a time when we don’t usually see visitation,”...
What-to-do: Saturday, March 16th
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Time now to take a look at what-to-do on this Saturday. Start celebrating St. Patrick’s Day early at one this afternoon in downtown Saranac Lake. The town’s Irish Gaelic organization is throwing a parade and festival for all age groups. Dancers will frolic down the streets with the fire department. Enjoy floats and wave hi to neighbors as they march downtown.
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